Nordic Ecolabelling of Indoor paints and varnishes. Version November December Nordic Ecolabelling

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1 rdic Ecolabelling of Indoor paints and varnishes Version vember December 2019 rdic Ecolabelling

2 Content What is a rdic Ecolabelled Indoor paint and varnish? 3 Why choose the rdic Ecolabel? 3 What can carry the rdic Ecolabel? 3 How to apply 4 What are the requirements of the rdic Ecolabelling? 5 1 General environmental requirements 6 2 Quality requirements 16 3 Consumer information, packaging and take-back systems 19 4 Quality management and regulatory requirements 20 Marketing 22 Design of the rdic Ecolabel 22 Follow-up inspections 22 History of the criteria 23 New criteria 23 Terms and definitions 23 Appendix 1 Declaration from the manufacturer of the indoor paint or varnish Appendix 2 Declaration from the manufacturer of the raw material Appendix 3 Example of recipe structure Appendix 4 VOC and SVOC test method information (requirement O13) Appendix 5 Requirements on the analysis laboratory 096 Indoor paints and varnishes, version 3.1, 01 June 2016 Addresses In 1989, the rdic Council of Ministers decided to introduce a voluntary official ecolabel, the rdic Ecolabel. These organisations/companies operate the rdic ecolabelling system on behalf of their own country s government. For more information, see the websites: Denmark Ecolabelling Denmark Fonden Dansk Standard PGöteborg Plads 1 DK-2150 rdhavn Tel: info@ecolabel.dk Finland Ecolabelling Finland Box 489 FI Helsinki Tel: joutsen@ecolabel.fi Iceland Ecolabelling Iceland Umhverfisstofnun Suδurlandsbraut 24 IS-108 Reykjavik Tel: ust@ust.is rway Ecolabelling rway Henrik Ibsens gate 20 NO-0255 Oslo Tel: info@svanemerket.no This document may only be copied in its entirety and without any type of change. It may be quoted from provided that rdic Ecolabelling is stated as the source. Sweden Ecolabelling Sweden Box SE Stockholm Tel: info@ecolabel.se

3 What is a rdic Ecolabelled Indoor paint and varnish? A rdic Ecolabelled indoor paint or varnish is amongst the least environmentally harmful within its product group. The rdic Ecolabel shows that the product fulfils strict environmental and health requirements. Indoor paints and varnishes labelled with the rdic Ecolabel contain less environmentally harmful substances and fewer substances with health effects than other indoor paints. rdic Ecolabel paints and varnishes are considered to have: Strict requirements for solvents (VOC and SVOC) Strict requirements for substances dangerous to the environment and for preservatives Does not contain softeners Quality requirements include coverage Why choose the rdic Ecolabel? The licencee may use the rdic Ecolabel trademark for marketing. The rdic Ecolabel is a very well-known and well-reputed trademark in the rdic region. The rdic Ecolabel is a simple way of communicating environmental work and commitment to customers. The rdic Ecolabel clarifies the most important environmental impacts and thus shows how a company can cut emissions, resource consumption and waste management. Environmentally suitable operations prepare the indoor paints and varnishes for future environmental legislation. rdic Ecolabelling can be seen as providing a business with guidance on the work of environmental improvements. The rdic Ecolabel not only covers environmental issues but also quality require ments, since the environment and quality often go hand in hand. This means that a rdic Ecolabel licence can also be seen as a mark of quality. What can carry the rdic Ecolabel? The product group of indoor paints and varnishes shall comprise indoor decorative paints and varnishes, woodstains and related products intended for use by consumers and professional users falling under the scope of Directive 2004/42/CE ("the paints directive") 1 of the European Parliament and of the Council (5). 1 Directive: 2004/42/C (visited ) Indoor paints and varnishes 3 (25)

4 The product group of indoor paints and varnishes shall comprise: floor coatings and floor paints; paint products which are tinted by distributors at the request of consumer (non-professional) or professional decorators, tinting systems, decorative paints in liquid or paste formulas which may have been pre-conditioned, tinted or prepared by the manufacturer to meet consumer's needs, including wood paints, wood and decking stains, masonry coatings and metal finishes primers and undercoats of such product systems as defined in Annex I to Directive 2004/42/CE for indoor usage. The product group shall not comprise the following products: Anti-fouling coatings preservation products for wood impregnation coatings for particular industrial and professional uses, including heavy-duty coatings, powder coatings, UV curable paint systems paints primarily intended for vehicles products which primary function is not to form a film over the substrate, e.g. oils and waxes, fillers as defined by EN ISO 4618 road-marking paints anti-rust paints products for exterior usage products for industrial applications Exterior products and products for Industrial applications are covered by the rdic Ecolabelling criteria for chemical building products. How to apply Application and costs For information about the application process and fees for this productgroup, please refer to the respective national web site. For addresses see page 2. What is required? The application must consist of an application form/web form and documentation showing that the requirements are fulfilled. Each requirement is marked with the letter O (obligatory requirement) and a number. All requirements must be fulfilled to be awarded a licence. The text describes how the applicant shall demonstrate fulfilment of each requirement. There are also icons in the text to make this clearer. These icons are: Enclose The requirement checked on site. All information submitted to rdic Ecolabelling is treated confidentially. Suppliers can send documentation directly to rdic Ecolabelling, and this will also be treated confidentially. Indoor paints and varnishes 4 (25)

5 License validity The ecolabel licence is valid providing the criteria are fulfilled and until the criteria expire. The validity period of the criteria may be extended or adjusted, in which case the licence is automatically extended and the licensee informed. Revised criteria shall be published at least one year prior to the expiry of the present criteria. The licensee is then offered the opportunity to renew their licence. On-site inspection In connection with handling of the application, rdic Ecolabelling normally performs an on-site inspection to ensure adherence to the requirements. For such an inspection, data used for calculations, original copies of submitted certificates, test records, purchase statistics, and similar documents that support the application must be available for examination. Queries Please contact rdic Ecolabelling if you have any queries or require further information. See page 2 for addresses. Further information and assistance (such as calculation sheets or electronic application help) may be available. Visit the relevant national website for further information. What are the requirements of the rdic Ecolabelling? To be awarded a rdic Ecolabel licence, all requirements must be fulfilled. In order to be granted a rdic license, the following documentation must be attached to the application: Documentation demonstrating compliance with any national regulations/special requirements. User instructions in all relevant languages. A copy of labels in all relevant languages. Documentation (signed application form where this is stated) demonstrating compliance with national rules and laws, as well as documentation for any industry agreements on return systems for packaging. Indoor paints and varnishes 5 (25)

6 1 General environmental requirements The requirements in Chapter 1 General environmental requirements apply to all ingoing substances unless otherwise stated. Ingoing substances/residuals Ingoing substances are defined, unless stated otherwise, as all substances in the product including additives (e.g. preservatives or stabilisers) in the raw materials/ingredients, but not residuals from the production, incl. production of raw materials. Residuals from production, incl.production of raw materials are defined as residuals, pollutants and contaminants derived from the production, incl. production of the raw materials, which are present in the final product in amounts less than 100 ppm ( %w, 100 mg/kg), but not substances added to the raw materials or product intentionally and with a purpose regardless of amount. Residuals in the raw materials above 1.0 % are regarded as ingoing substances. Known substances released from ingoing substances are also regarded as ingoing substances. Raw material A raw material may consist of one or more ingoing substances. A raw material may e.g. be a drying agent or a neutralising agent. The raw materials are the materials that are bought by the paint producer and mixed to together to generate the final product e.g. the paint. Preservatives With the term preservatives is meant all preservatives, biocides and biocidal active substances, including in-can preservatives and dry-film preservatives. More terms and definitions can be found under chapter "Terms and definitions" in the end of this document. If a product has or a raw material is approved in the rdic Ecolabel for chemical building products see appendix 3 in the background document to find out what complimentary information that needs to be collected. O1 Information about the product The applicant must give detailed information on the indoor paint and varnish product to which the application relates. The following information is required: Describe the product and its application method and the way in which it fulfils the definition of a product that qualifies for a rdic Ecolabel If the product forms part of a component system that jointly ensures the functioning of the product, the entire product must be rdic Ecolabelled and not simply parts of it (e.g. a tinting system comprising a base and coloured tints or two-component varnishes comprising a base and a hardener). The requirement thus refers to the individual product and not to products in the same range (a range is here e.g. systems for exterior painting comprising primer, undercoat and paint). Formulation detailing complete composition with a specification of all ingoing substances (see definition of raw materials and ingoing substances in Chapter 1). The description must include: Indoor paints and varnishes 6 (25)

7 The trade name of the raw materials The function of each raw material The chemical name and CAS# (if possible) of the ingoing substances Content in % per ingoing substance in the product O2 Description of the product in accordance with the definition of what may be rdic Ecolabelled. Description of how the product is to be used to achieve functionality (as a single component, tinting system or part of a multi-component system) and what application method it is intended for. Formulation detailing complete composition with a specification of all raw materials and ingoing substances, as set out in Appendix 3. Classification of the products The final product shall not be classified and labelled according to table 1 below. The most recent classification rules adopted by the Union shall take precedence over the listed hazard classifications and risk phrases. In accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 applicants shall therefore ensure that classifications are based on the most recent rules on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures. Table 1 Classification of the product Classification according to CLP Regulation 1272/2008 Hazard class and category Toxic to aquatic organisms Category acute 1 Chronic 1-4 H-phrase H400, H410, H411, H412, H413 Hazardous to the ozone layer H420 Acute toxicity 1-4 H300, H310, H330, H301, H311, H331, H302, H312, H332 Specific target organ toxicity (STOT) with single and repeated exposure STOT SE 1-2 STOT RE 1-2 Aspiration hazard 1 H370, H371, H372, H373 H304 Respiratory or skin sensitising Resp. Sens. 1, 1A or 1B Skin sens. 1, 1A or 1B Skin corrosion or irritation Skin corr. 1A/1B/1C Carcinogenic Carc 1A/1B/2 Mutagenic Mut 1A/1B/2 Toxic for reproduction Repr 1A/1B/2 Explosive Oxidizing Liquids and solids Ox. Liq. 1-3/Ox. Sol. 1-3 H334, H317 and the product must not contain ingoing substances in quantities that result in the label Contains (name of sensitising substance), may cause an allergic reaction * H314 H350, H351 H340, H341 H360, H361, H362 H200, H201, H202, H203, H204, H205 H271, H272 Indoor paints and varnishes 7 (25)

8 Self-reactive substances and mixtures and Organic Peroxides Type A-EF Self-react. A- EF/Org. Perox. A-EF Extremely flammable aerosol and liquids Flam Liq 1 /Aerosol 1 H240, H241, H242 H222, H224 Exemption *The statement Contains (name of sensitising substance). May produce an allergic reaction" is excepted if it is due to the content of preservatives. See also O5 concerning limits for preservatives. te that responsibility for correct classification lies with the manufacturer. Safety data sheet in accordance with Annex II of REACH (Regulation 1907/2006) for each product in the application. O3 A declaration of the concentration of the preservatives, if the above exemption for preservatives is used. Classification of constituent chemical substances The product must not contain ingoing substances that are classified according to table 2. Classification shall be according to CLP Regulation () 1272/2008. Table 2 Classification of ingoing substances Classification according to CLP Regulation 1272/2008 Hazard class and category Carcinogenic Carc 1A/1B/2 Mutagenic Mut 1A/1B/2 Toxic for reproduction Repr 1A/1B/2 Respiratory sensitising 1/1A/1B Acute toxicity Acute Tox 1-3 Specific target organ toxicity with single exposure STOT SE 1-2 Specific target organ toxicity with repeated exposure STOT RE 1-2 H-phrase H350, H351 H340, H341 H360, H361, H362 H334 H300, H301, H310, H311, H330, H331 H370, H371 H372, H373 Exemptions: Preservatives classified with acute toxic 1-3 (H300, H301, H310, H311, H330, H331) and specific target organ toxicity with single or repeated exposure (H370, H371, H372, H373) (further requirements concerning preservatives are stated in O5). Formaldehyde (CAS#: ) as a residual, maximum content of 10 ppm (0.0010% by weight) in the final product, see separate requirement O6. Respirable crystalline silica/quartz classificatied with STOT RE 1 with H372. Respirable crystalline silica can be less than 1% in the raw material, see requirement O10 regarding powder raw materials. Indoor paints and varnishes 8 (25)

9 O4 Neutralizing agents are exempted from classifications with H311 and H331 up to maximum 1.0% by weight totally in the final product. Sodium nitrite (CAS#: ) below 0.1% by weight totally in the final product. However, requirement O2 must still be fulfilled. Glyoxal (CAS#: ), if the ph in the final product is above 8. Dries in oxidative drying paints, classified with STOT RE 2: H373 and/or Acute Tox 3: H301 are exempted if the total amount is < 0,10% in the final product. Declaration in line with Appendices 1 and 2 from the manufacturer of the product and the manufacturer of each raw material. Documentation of exemptions for each substance is done in appendix 1 and 2, together with a statement why the substance is present in the product/raw material and other documentation if appropriate. Safety data sheet for all raw materials in line with Annex II to REACH (Regulation (EC) 1907/2006). Environmentally harmful substances Ingoing substances classified as environmentally harmful with risk phrases H410, H411and/or H412, according to CLP Regulation () 1272/2008, are limited in the product according to the following formula (calculation model taken from current classification rules, except that here the limit value is tougher): M*100*H *H411 + H % Where: H410 is the concentration of substances classified with H410 in percent H411 is the concentration of substances classified with H411 in percent H412 is the concentration of substances classified with H412 in percent Where M is the multiplying factor for H410 linked to the substance s LC50, EC50 or NOEC value and biodegradable read in accordance with Table 3 below (from the CLP classification rules). Table 3 Concentration limits and multiplying factors for substances classified as H410 Acute toxicity Chronic toxicity L(E)C50 value (mg/l) M- factor NOEC value (mg/l) M-factor non readily biodegradable substances M-factor readily biodegradable substances 0,1 < L(E)C ,01 < NOEC 0,1 1-0,01 < L(E) C50 0,1 10 0,001 < NOEC 0, ,001 < L(E) C50 0, ,0001 < NOEC 0, ,0001 < L(E) C50 0, ,00001 < NOEC 0, ,00001 < L(E) C50 0, , < NOEC 0, Continues with factor 10 intervals Continues with factor 10 intervals If information about a substance s harmfulness to the environment (in the form of data concerning toxicity and biodegradability or toxicity and bioaccumulation) is not available, the substance is treated as a worst case, i.e. as environmentally harmful H410, and multiplication factor For tinting systems a worst case calculation is done with the colour with most tinting paste and the base paint with most environmentally hazardous substances. Indoor paints and varnishes 9 (25)

10 O5 Exemptions: Preservatives are exempted from the requirement. However, requirement O2 and O5 must still be fulfilled. Declaration in line with Appendices 1 and 2 from the manufacturer of the product and the manufacturer of each raw material. Safety data sheet for all raw materials in line with Annex II to REACH (Regulation (EC) 1907/2006). Calculation clearly showing that the requirement is fulfilled. Preservatives Only preservatives compliant with Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EU) 528/2012 can be used. preservatives added to the product or its raw materials may be bioaccumulative. The bioaccumulative properties of a substance can be tested on fish in line with OECD test method 305 A-E. If the bioconcentration factor (BCF) is 500, the substance is considered to be bioaccumulative. If there is no BCF for a substance, that substance is considered to be bioaccumulative if logkow 4 under the OECD s guidelines 107 or 117 or equivalent. te that if there is a measured BCF value and a logkow value, it is always the highest measured BCF that is used, rather than the logkow value. The amounts of preservatives in the products must not exceed the limit values in Table 4a and 4b below. However, requirement O2 must still be fulfilled and it takes superiority over requirement O5. The amounts of preservatives includes preservatives from raw materials. The limits in table 4a and 4b are the maximum theoretical amount at the time of production. The amount shall be calculated on the basis of the added preservatives and the maximum amount in the raw materials. For tinting systems a worst case calculation is done with the colour with most tinting paste and the base paint with highest content of preservative and isothiazolinone compounds. Table 4a Concentration limits for preservatives in the final product. Preservatives totally* (paints, varnishes, base paints with tinting paste etc.) Concentration limit 700 ppm (0.0700% w/w) *This requirement only applies to preservatives classified with one or more classifications listed in requirement 03 and the total amounts of isothiazolinones from table 4b. Indoor paints and varnishes 10 (25)

11 Table 4b Specific restrictions on isothiazolinones in the final product. Preservative Concentration limit Total amounts of isothiazolinones 2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (CAS# ) (MIT**) 5-Chloro-2-Methyl-2H-Isothiazol-3-one/2-Methyl-2HIsothiazol-3- one (3:1) (CAS#: ) (CMIT/MIT) ** te that the shortening MI may also be used. 500 ppm (0.0500% w/w) 100 ppm (0.0100% w/w) 15 ppm (0.0015% w/w) te that Dithio-2,2 -bis-benzmethylamide (DTBMA) is to be included in the total amount of isothiazolinones. Documentation showing that none of the preservatives are bioaccumulative. Declaration in line with Appendices 1 and 2 from the manufacturer of the product and the manufacturer of each raw material. Calculation clearly showing that the requirement concerning preservatives is fulfilled. O6 Formaldehyde Products must not contain actively added formaldehyde (CAS#: ). The level of free formaldehyde (from formaldehyde not intentionally added) in the final product must not exceed 10 ppm (0.0010% by weight, 10 mg/kg)*. The level of free formaldehyde must be measured for the final product. A calculation based on the contents of free formaldehyde in each raw material cannot be done. The test laboratory must fulfil the requirements in appendix 5. For tinting systems the colour with the tinting paste and the base paint predicted to contain the highest theoretical amount of formaldehyde (worst case) shall also be determined and measured. *Measured with EPA 8315A, VdL-RL03, the Merckoquant method (appendix 2 to RAL-UZ 102), or other equivalent test method. Declaration in line with Appendices 1 and 2 from the manufacturer of the product and the manufacturer of each raw material. Test report according to EPA 8315A, VdL-RL03, Merckoquant method (see appendix 2 to RAL-UZ 102), or other equivalent test method for the products showing that requirement is met. Documentation for that the test laboratory fulfil the requirements in appendix 5.. O7 Residual monomers in polymers For each polymer the quantity of residual monomers* and its classification have to be stated and may be no more than 100 ppm of each classification in table 5. *The quantity of residual monomers is to be stated for newly produced polymers and on the basis of the content in the raw material. Indoor paints and varnishes 11 (25)

12 Table 5 Classification of residual monomers Classification according to CLP Regulation 1272/2008 Hazard class and category Carcinogenic Carc 1A/1B/2 Mutagenic Mut 1A/B/2 Toxic for reproduction Repr 1A/1B/2, Lact Acute toxicity Acute Tox 1-3 Specific target organ toxicity with single exposure STOT SE 1-2 Specific target organ toxicity with repeated exposure STOT RE 1-2 Respiratory sensitisation 1/1A/1B H-phrase H350, H351 H340, H341 H360, H361, H362 H300, H301, H310, H311, H330, H331 H370, H371 H372, H373 H334 O8 The classifications is in accordance with the prevailing CLP Regulation EC () 1272/2008. Exemption: Vinyl acetate (CAS#: ) can be in the polymer as residual monomer up to 1000 ppm. Declaration in line with Appendices 1 and 2 from the manufacturer of the product and the manufacturer of each raw material. Heavy metals The following heavy metals or heavy metal compounds must not be present in the product or in its raw materials: Cadmium Lead Chromium VI Mercury Arsenic Barium (with the exception of barium sulphate, and other equally insoluble barium compounds) Selenium Antimony* Traces of the above mentioned metals from residuals can be included up to 100 ppm (100 mg/kg, % by weight) per single metal in the raw material. * An exception is made for antimony in pigments contained in a TiO 2 rutile lattice on the following terms: test results must prove that the molecular structure is inert and that the environmental and health effects of the pigment are on the same level as, or better than, the results for C.I Pigment Brown 24 CAS no and C.I Pigment Yellow 53 CAS no in the report: UNEF Publications, OECD SIDS Initial Assessment Profile ( Indoor paints and varnishes 12 (25)

13 O9 Declaration in line with Appendices 1 and 2 from the manufacturer of the product and the manufacturer of each raw material. For pigment that contains antimony integrated into a TiO 2 rutile lattice, documentation must be submitted to show that the molecular structure is inert and that the environmental and health effects of the pigment are on the same level as, or better than, the results for C.I Pigment Brown 24 CAS no and C.I Pigment Yellow 53 CAS no in the report: UNEF Publications, OECD SIDS Initial Assessment Profile ( Titanium dioxide If the product contains more than 3.0% by weight titanium dioxide (CAS#: ), emissions from production of the titanium dioxide must not exceed the value stated below under the sulphate process and the chloride process. Sulphate process: SO X expressed as SO 2 : 7.0 kg/tonne TiO 2 Sulphate waste: 500 kg/tonne TiO 2 Chloride process: When using natural ore: 103 kg chloride waste/tonne TiO 2 When using synthetic ore: 179 kg chloride waste/tonne TiO 2 O10 O11 When using slag ore: 329 kg chloride waste/tonne TiO 2 If more than one type of ore is used, the values apply proportionately to the ore types used. Declaration, see Appendices 1 and 2, from the manufacturer of the product and the manufacturer of each raw material. If the product contains titanium dioxide, a calculation is to be submitted showing the amount in % by weight in the final product. If the final product contains more than 3.0% by weight titanium dioxide a description from the titanium dioxideproducer and calculation is to be submitted, clearly showing that the requirement is fulfilled. Powdered raw materials Raw materials in powder form must be added in a closed system, in a suspension or by means of a method that promotes a low-dust working environment e.g. using protective equipment which heavily reduce the dust or completely remove the dust from the raw materials (e.g. exhaust ventilation, personal protective equipment and clear safety instructions). Description of how powdered raw materials are handled during the production process. Nanoparticles a) Nanoparticles (from nanomaterials*) are not permitted in the product. The following are exempted from the requirement: Pigments** Naturally occurring inorganic fillers - this applies to fillers covered by annex V point 7 in REACH. Synthetic amorphous silica*** Polymer dispersions * The definition of nanomaterials follows the European Commission s definition from 18 October 2011 (2011/696/EU): 'Nanomaterial' means a natural, Indoor paints and varnishes 13 (25)

14 O12 incidental or manufactured material containing particles, in an unbound state or as an aggregate or as an agglomerate and where, for 50 % or more of the particles in the number size distribution, one or more external dimensions is in the size range 1 nm-100 nm." ** Nano-titanium dioxide (nano-tio2) is not considered a pigment and is therefore covered by this requirement. ***This applies to traditional synthetic amorphous silica. Chemically modified colloidal silica can be included in the products as long as the silica particles form aggregates in the final product. The surface treatment of surface-treated nanoparticles must fulfil requirement O3 (classification of constituent chemical substances) and requirement O12 (Other substances excluded from use). b) The producer must declare any nanomaterials present in the product. Declaration in line with Appendices 1 and 2 from the manufacturer of the product and the manufacturer of each raw material. Other substances excluded from use The product must not contain ingoing substances that are: Substances on the Candidate List*. Substances evaluated by EU as PBT (Persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic) or vpvb (very persistent and very bioaccumulative), in accordance with the criteria in annex XIII in REACH. Substances considered to be potential endocrine disruptors in category 1 or 2 on the EU s priority list of substances that are to be investigated further for endocrine disruptive effects. See link: n.htm Organotin compounds Phthalates APEO alkylphenol ethoxylates and alkylphenol derivatives (substances that release alkylphenols on degradation). Halogenated organic substances, including perfluorinated substances and polyfluorinated alkylated substances (PFAS)**. Exemptions for: o Preservatives that fulfil O5 o Paint pigments that meet the EU s requirements concerning colourants in food packaging under Resolution AP (89) point 2.5. o Dries in oxidative drying paints, see also O3 regarding classifications. Isocyanates Exemption for water-borne polyisocyanates with a chain length of more than 10, where the concentration of isocyanates with a chain length of less than 10 as an impurity is documented. Fragrances *The Candidate List (list of Substances of Very High Concern established according to article 59 of REACH) can be found on the ECHA website at: **te the national legislations concerning PFOA in the rdic countries. In rway PFOA is regulated in «Forskrift om begrensning i bruk av helse- og miljøfarlige kjemikalier og andre produkter (produktforskriften)», Declaration in line with Appendices 1 and 2 from the manufacturer of the product and the manufacturer of each raw material. Indoor paints and varnishes 14 (25)

15 O13 If halogenated organic pigments are used, a declaration is required from the pigment supplier confirming that the pigment meets the EU s requirement concerning colourants in food packaging under Resolution AP (89) point 2.5. If water-borne polyisocyanates with a chain length of more than 10, where the concentration of isocyanates with a chain length of less than 10 as an impurity are used, send documentation showing this. Content of Volatile (VOC) and Semi-volatile Organic Compounds (SVOC) The maximum content of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs) shall not exceed the limits given in Table 6. The content of VOCs and SVOCs shall be determined for the final product and shall include any recommended additions prior to application such as colourants and/or thinners. For tinting systems the content of VOCs and SVOCs shall be determined for the colour with most tinting paste and the base paint with highest content of VOC and SVOC. The VOC and SVOC content shall be determined either by testing the final product or by calculation based on the raw materials*. *The test methods given in ISO shall be used. For the SVOC content, guidance given in appendix 4 regarding test method ISO shall be followed. Instead of testing the SVOC content, the emission of Total Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (TSVOC) can be tested for the final product with test method CEN/TS 16516, EN 16516, ISO /-9/-10/-11 or EN all after 28 days, see table 6a. AgBB, Indoor Air Comfort, Indoor Air Comfort Gold or Blue Angel certification are also accepted as documentation for the level of TSVOC emission. The test laboratory must fulfil the requirements in appendix 5. Definitions of VOC and SVOC Volatile organic compounds (VOC) means any organic compounds having an initial boiling point less than or equal to 250 C measured at a standard pressure of 101,3 kpa as defined in Directive 2004/42/EC and which, in a capillary column, are eluting up to and including n-tetradecane (C 14 H 30 ). Semi volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) means any organic compound having a boiling point greater than 250 C and less than 370 C measured at a standard pressure of 101,3 kpa and which, in a capillary column are eluting with a retention range after n-tetradecane (C14H30) and up to and including n- Docosane (C 22 H 46 ). Products with the rdic Ecolabel may display the text reduced VOC content and the VOC content in g/l next to the Ecolabel if they wish. Table 6. VOC and SVOC content limits Product description (with subcategory denotation according to Directive 2004/42/EC) VOC limits (g/l including water) SVOC limits** (g/l including water) White paints and varnishes a. Interior matt walls and ceilings (Gloss < 25@60 ) b. Interior glossy walls and ceilings (Gloss > 25@60 ) d. Interior trim and cladding paints for wood and metal Tinted paints and varnishes Indoor paints and varnishes 15 (25)

16 e. Interior trim varnishes and woodstains, including opaque woodstains f. Interior minimal build woodstains g. Primers h. Binding primers i. One-pack performance coatings j. Two-pack reactive performance coatings for specific end use such as floors l. Decorative effect coatings **Table 6a. TSVOC emission limits from the final product (alternative to SVOC content requirement in table 6) TSVOC limit (mg/m3 after 28 days) All products 0.1 Declaration in line with Appendices 1 or 2 from the manufacturer of the product or the manufacturer of each raw material, respectively. Test report or calculation showing that the content level of VOC and SVOC in the final product in table 6 is fulfilled, based on test of the final product or on all ingoing raw materials using test methods given in ISO For the SVOC content, guidance given in appendix 4 regarding test method ISO shall be followed. If alternative for content of SVOC is used: Test report showing that the level of TSVOC emission from the final product in table 6a is fulfilled, based on test of the final product using methods given in CEN/TS 16516, EN 16516, ISO /-9/- 10/-11 or EN all after 28 days. AgBB, Indoor Air Comfort, Indoor Air Comfort Gold or Blue Angel certification are also accepted as documentation for the level of TSVOC emission. Documentation for that the test laboratory fulfil the requirements in appendix 5. O14 Volatile Aromatic Hydrocarbons - VAH Volatile aromatic hydrocarbons (VAH) must not be actively added to the product, but may occur as residuals to a total maximum of 100 ppm (0.01% w/w, 100 mg/kg) in the final product. Volatile aromatic hydrocarbons are volatile organic compounds where one or more benzene rings are contained within the molecule. Declaration in line with Appendices 1 and 2 from the manufacturer of the product and the manufacturer of each raw material. Calculation of the level of volatile aromatic hydrocarbons in the product (based on data for all ingoing raw materials). 2 Quality requirements O15 White pigment content Indoor wall and ceiling paints for which Class 1 and 2 wet scrub resistance* claims are made shall have a white pigment content (white inorganic pigments with a refractive index higher than 1.8) per m 2 of dry film equal to or lower than that described in Table 7a, with 98 % opacity. Indoor paints and varnishes 16 (25)

17 All other paints shall have a white pigment content (white inorganic pigments with a refractive index higher than 1.8) per m 2 of dry film equal to or lower than that described in Table 7b, with 98 % opacity. For tinting systems this requirement only applies to the base paint with the highest white pigment content or for the paint in a paint series with the highest white pigment content. * Wet scrub resistance is here defined in accordance with EN and EN ISO 11998, see requirement O16 Table 7a Relationship between wet scrub resistance and TiO 2 content for indoor wall and ceiling paints with claims of wet scrub resistance Wet scrub resistance Indoor limit (g/m 2 ) Class 1 40 Class 2 36 Table 7b. Limits for white pigment content for products not covered by table 7a Type of paint Indoor limit (g/m 2 ) with 98% opacity Wall paints 25 Other paints (including ceiling paints) 36 The applicant shall provide documentation showing that the content of white pigments is compliant with this requirement. For ceiling paints and indoor wall paints the labelling for the packaging, including the accompanying text, shall be provided as evidence regarding claims of wet scrub resistance. O16 Claims for Wet Scrub Resistance Only Wet Scrub Resistance class 1 and 2 ecolabelled paints may claim wet scrub resistance on the label or other marketing documentation. All wall and ceiling paints for which claims of class 1 or 2 in wet scrub is made shall achieve the claimed class according to class 1 or class 2 in wet scrub resistance (WSR) according to EN and EN ISO The test laboratory must fulfil the requirements in appendix 5. For tinting systems or a paint series with different colours this requirement only have to be demonstrated for one of the paints. The applicant shall provide a test report according to EN using the method EN ISO (Test for cleanability and scrub resistance). For ceiling paints and indoor wall paints the labelling for the packaging, including the accompanying text, shall be provided as evidence regarding claims of wet scrub resistance Documentation for that the test laboratory fulfil the requirements in appendix 5. O17 Spreading rate The spreading rate should be at least at the levels presented in table 8 below. The test laboratory must fulfil the requirements in appendix 5. Indoor paints and varnishes 17 (25)

18 Table 8. Spreading rate White paints and light-coloured paints (Tristimulus (Y-value) > 70%) (including finishes and intermediates)* Semi-transparent primers Thick decorative coatings (paints that are specially designed to give a threedimensional decorative effect and are therefore characterised by a very thick coat) Opacity/hiding power Hiding power 98% Without opacity or having specific properties** With opacity t relevant Spreading rate of at least the following 8 m 2 per litre of product 6 m 2 per litre of product 8 m 2 per litre of product 1 m 2 per kg of product Opaque elastomeric paints Opaque 4 m 2 per litre of product *Base paints to be used with a tinting system. ** Opaque primers with specific blocking/sealing, penetrating/binding properties and primers with special adhesion properties. For paint series that are available in more colours the spreading rate shall apply to the whitest colour. For tinting systems, this requirement applies only to the white base (the base containing the most TiO2). In cases where the white base is unable to achieve this requirement, the requirement shall be met after tinting the white base to produce the standard colour RAL For paints that are a part of a tinting system, the applicant must advise the end-user on the product packaging and at the Point of Sale which shade or primer/undercoat (if possible bearing the rdic Ecolabel/EU Ecolabel) should be used as a basecoat before applying the darker shade. The applicant shall provide a test report using one of the following: The method ISO 6504/1 (Paints and varnishes determination of hiding power Part 1: Kubelka-Munk method for white and light-coloured paints) or ISO 6504/3 (Part 3: determination of contrast ratio (opacity) of lightcoloured paints at a fixed spreading rate), or For paints specially designed to give a three-dimensional decorative effect and characterised by a very thick coat the method NF T For bases used to produce tinted products not evaluated according to the abovementioned requirements, the applicant shall produce evidence of how the end-user will be advised to use a primer and/or grey (or other relevant shade) of undercoat before application of the product. Documentation for that the test laboratory fulfil the requirements in appendix 5. O18 Resistance to water All floor varnishes, floor coatings and floor paints shall have resistance to water, as determined by ISO such that after 24 hours' exposure and 16 hours' recovery no change of gloss or of colour occurs. The test laboratory must fulfil the requirements in appendix 5. The applicant shall provide a test report using the method ISO Documentation for that the test laboratory fulfil the requirements in appendix 5 Indoor paints and varnishes 18 (25)

19 O19 Adhesion Pigmented masonry primers shall score a pass in the EN (ISO 4624) pull-off test where the cohesive strength of the substrate is less than the adhesive strength of the paint, otherwise the adhesion of the paint must be in excess of a pass value of 1.5 MPa. Floor coatings, floor paints, floor primers, masonry primers, transparent primers, metal and wood primers shall score 2 or less in the EN 2409 test for adhesion. The test laboratory must fulfil the requirements in appendix 5. The applicant shall evaluate the primer and/or finish alone or both applied together. When testing the finish alone this shall be considered the worst case scenario concerning adhesion. The applicant shall provide a test report using the method EN ISO 2409 or EN (ISO 4624) as applicable. Documentation for that the test laboratory fulfil the requirements in appendix 5. O20 Abrasion Floor coatings and floor paints shall have an abrasion resistance not exceeding 70 mg weight loss after 1000 test cycles with a 1000 g load and a CS10 wheel according to EN ISO Alternatively a test according to ISO with 1000 test cycles with 1000 gram load and the H22 wheel where the weight loss is maximum 3000 mg. The test laboratory must fulfil the requirements in appendix 5. The applicant shall provide a test report showing compliance with this requirement using the method EN ISO or ISO Documentation for that the test laboratory fulfil the requirements in appendix 5. 3 Consumer information, packaging and takeback systems O21 Consumer information The following information must be placed on the packaging or enclosed with each individual product: The purpose, substrate and other conditions of application for which the product is intended. This shall include advice on preparation, e.g. correct preparation of the substrate or temperature. Estimate of normal coverage (e.g. l/m2 or equivalent). Recommended preventive safety measures for users, such as safety equipment and ventilation (particularly when working in enclosed spaces or similar). Recommendations on cleaning used tools and how waste products from cleaning can best be disposed (to limit water pollution). These recommendations are to be adapted to the product types and areas of application. Pictograms shall also be used where appropriate. Recommendations on how the product is to be stored after opening, including safety instructions where relevant. Recommendations on the disposal of residual product and packaging. Indoor paints and varnishes 19 (25)

20 O22 O23 Label, product sheet or equivalent and description of how the information accompanies each product. Packaging Packaging must be re-sealable, unless documentation can be provided that the entire product will always be used in one go. The type of plastic material must be documented by the manufacturer. Product packaging and labels must not contain halogenated plastic. Any surface coating of the packaging must not contain halogens. Metal packaging must not be used for packs of less than 1 litre, unless this is justified by special health and environmental arguments. Photo of the packaging showing that the packaging can be resealed. Or descriptions of whether the entire product is always used in one go. Description of the packaging type and size. Declaration from the packaging manufacturer that no halogenated plastics have been used or product data sheets clearly showing that the requirement is met by all parts of the packaging, including lids, caps, etc. Declaration from the packaging manufacturer that the packaging has not been surface coated, or that the surface coating does not contain halogens. Declaration from the label producer that no halogenated plastics have been used. Take-back systems Relevant national regulations, legislation and agreements within the sector regarding take-back systems for products and packaging shall be complied with in all the rdic countries where the rdic Ecolabelled products are marketed. Relevant take-back systems are PYR (Fi), Grønt punkt () and FTi AB or TMR AB (Sw). Other relevant take-back systems may also be approved, if it is documentated that the system is equivalent to the above mentioned systems. te that Denmark does not have a take-back system, but is covered by the communal waste management, which is mandatory. documentation for this requirement is needed for Denmark. Declaration from the applicant regarding affiliation to existing recycling/processing agreements. Appendices 1 can be used. If other system than the mentioned is used, then documentation showing that the system is equivalent must be submitted. 4 Quality management and regulatory requirements To ensure that rdic Ecolabel requirements are fulfilled, the following procedures must be implemented. If manufacturer's environmental management system is certified to ISO or EMAS, and the following procedures implemented, it is sufficient for the accredited auditor to certify that the requirements are observed. Indoor paints and varnishes 20 (25)

21 O24 O25 O26 O27 O28 O29 O30 Laws and regulations The licensee shall ensure compliance with all applicable local laws and provisions at all production facilities for the rdic Ecolabelled product, e.g. with regard to safety, working environment, environmental legislation and site specific requirements/concessions. Declaration from the licensee (signed application form where this is stated) that the requirement is fulfilled. Licence administrators The company shall appoint an individual responsible for ensuring the fulfilment of rdic Ecolabel requirements, and a contactperson for communications with rdic Ecolabelling. Organisational chart showing who is responsible for the above. Documentation The licensee must be able to present a copy of the application and factual and calculation data supporting the documents submitted with the application (including test reports, documents from suppliers and suchlike). On-site inspection. Product quality The licensee must guarantee that the quality of the rdic Ecolabelled product is maintained throughout the validity period of the licence. Procedures for collating and, where necessary, dealing with claims and complaints regarding the quality of the rdic Ecolabelled product. Planned changes Written notice of planned product and marketing changes that affect the rdic Ecolabelling requirements must be given to rdic Ecolabelling. Procedures detailing how planned product and marketing changes are dealt with. Unforeseen non-conformities Unforeseen non-conformities that affect rdic Ecolabelling requirements must be reported to rdic Ecolabelling in writing and logged. Procedures detailing how unforeseen non-conformities are handled. Traceability The licensee must have a traceability system for the production of the rdic Ecolabelled product. Description of/procedures for fulfilment of the requirement. Indoor paints and varnishes 21 (25)

22 Marketing The rdic Ecolabel is a very well-known and well-reputed trademark in the rdic region. rdic Ecolabelled products and services may be marketed using the rdic Ecolabel so long as the associated licence is valid. The label must be positioned so that there is no doubt as to what the label refers and so that it is clear that the indoor paints and varnishes are ecolabelled. More information on marketing can be found in "Regulations for the rdic Ecolabelling of products" 22 June 2011 or later versions. Design of the rdic Ecolabel Design of the rdic Ecolabel: Each licence has a unique eight-figured licence number that must be displayed along with the label. More information on the design of the label can be found in "Regulations for the rdic Ecolabelling of products" 22 June 2011 or later versions. Follow-up inspections rdic Ecolabelling may decide to check whether the indoor paint or varnishes fulfils rdic Ecolabel requirements during the licence period. This may involve a site visit, random sampling or similar test. The licence may be revoked if it is evident that the indoor paint or varnishes does not meet the requirements. Random samples may also be taken in-store and analysed by an independent laboratory. If the requirements are not met, rdic Ecolabelling may charge the analysis costs to the licensee. Indoor paints and varnishes 22 (25)

23 History of the criteria rdic Ecolabelling adopted the criteria for indoor paint or varnishes on 5 vember The criteria are valid until 31 December On 6 April 2016 editorial changes of ingoing substances have been made in paragraph 1 and appendix 1 and 2. rdic Ecolabelling s Criteria Group decided per capsulam on 1 June 2016 to include exemptions in requirement O3 and O12 regarding driers. The new version is called 3.1. New criteria Make a new MEKA and RPS (Relevance, Potential, Steerability) analysis. Evaluate the limits of preservatives. Evaluate the limit of ingoing substances classified as environmentally harmful. Evaluate the possibilities to set requirements to renewable raw materials. Evaluate the exemption for vinyl acetate in the requirement regarding residual monomers in polymers. Evaluate the exemption for glyoxal in the requirement regarding classification of ingoing chemical substances. Evaluate the requirements and limits of the content levels of SVOC and emission of TSVOC. Terms and definitions For the purpose of this document, the following definitions shall apply (mainly from article 2 in the EU Ecolabel criteria document): (1) Paint means a pigmented coating material, supplied in a liquid paste or powder form, which, when applied to a substrate, forms an opaque film having protective, decorative or specific technical properties and after application dries to a solid, adherent and protective coating; (2) Varnish means a clear coating material which, when applied to a substrate forms a solid transparent film having protective, decorative or specific technical properties and after application dries to a solid, adherent and protective coating; (3) Decorative paints and varnishes means paints and varnishes that are applied in-situ to buildings, their trim and fittings, for decorative and protective purposes; (4) Lasure means coatings producing a transparent or semi-transparent film for decoration and protection of wood against weathering, which enables maintenance to be carried out easily; Indoor paints and varnishes 23 (25)